What I would do if I were in charge

By By Leada Gore, Editor
Last week, this column dealt with the absurdity that is the economic stimulus package – a plan that’s now been signed, sealed and delivered to the American people.
Shortly after writing that column, I received some angry phone calls complaining that I had missed the point. Sure, they said, there were some crazy parts to this plan but the bottom line is it will help most Americans.
We should ignore things like $75 million for a smoking cessation program and $1.2 billion for summer youth programs in the name of economic development.
Maybe they are right.
Maybe I was being too hard on our government. After all, who am I to begrudge the Department of Homeland Security a new office building complete with millions of dollars of furniture? As a matter of fact, not only am I willing to admit I’m wrong, I’m now willing to allow myself to be part of the solution instead of the problem.
That being said, I’m now willing to accept part of the stimulus money. It will be hard to do and my deep feelings on the subject will limit me to accepting only about $10 billion or so.
Since I believe we should be accountable for how this money will be spent, I’d like to offer the following:
Adios, amigos.